The McGraw-Hill Companies appoints Lawrence P. Neal president of Platts

New York - March 11, 2009

The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) today announced the appointment of Lawrence P. Neal as president of Platts, the leading global provider of energy and commodities information. Mr. Neal, 47, currently is executive managing director of Standard & Poor's Equity Research Group, a global provider of independent equity analysis and opinion. Mr. Neal will succeed Victoria Chu Pao, who is leaving the Corporation later this month after a successful four-year tenure to relocate to Nashville with her family.

"Larry's track record of success and his deep experience in financial information will help Platts continue its strong growth and enhance its editorial and analytical leadership in the global energy market," said Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies. "Larry has been a key contributor to the success of several units in Standard & Poor's information services division."

"Larry joins a talented and dedicated management team that has led the global growth of Platts in recent years," said Glenn S. Goldberg, president of McGraw-Hill Information & Media. "His market knowledge and leadership skills will help Platts build on its record of innovation and independent analysis across the global energy and commodity markets."

Mr. Neal joined the Corporation in 1998 as vice president of Wholesale Markets. For the past two years, he has served as Executive Managing Director of S&P Equity Research Services, where he led a revitalization of the business, established a clear strategic direction, and substantially improved the unit's financial performance. Prior to his current role, Mr. Neal led the Portfolio and Index Services business and held key positions as Managing Director of Sales & Service and positions in project management and marketing.

Before joining The McGraw-Hill Companies, Mr. Neal was vice president, Institutional Sales at ADP. He also served as vice president and partner, Institutional Services Division at IDD Information Services.

Mr. Neal holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University.